The Montgomery, Texas project, which will feature the first Tiger Woods-designed golf course in the U.S., is the first property in Texas to register for the environmental group’s program, which is designed to help developers focus on natural resource management.
Bluejack National, a 755-acre community and championship golf course currently under development in Montgomery, Texas (45 miles northwest of Houston), has recently registered as a member of the Audubon International Classic Program, becoming the first and only Classic Program member in the state of Texas.
Construction at Bluejack National, which will feature the first Tiger Woods-designed golf course in the U.S., began this summer on the site of the former Blaketree National Golf Club. A nine-hole course and driving range are expected to open in the spring of 2015 and the entire course could open by the end of next year.
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Created over nine years ago, Audubon International’s Classic Program was designed for projects that involved significant change to a property. “Through this program, we work with landowners as they go through construction and then assist in establishing a maintenance program that focuses on natural resource management,” said Nancy Richardson, Classic Program Director.
Added Eric Bauer, Director of Agronomy for Bluejack National: “Environmental sustainability is a priority to everyone connected to the Bluejack National property. We are all stewards of the environment, so being the first Audubon International Classic Program member in Texas is a proud first step in our partnership to preserve the legacy of the land.”
Besides Bluejack National, there are currently 13 Classic Program members in five countries (Canada, Singapore, China, Indonesia, and Bahamas,) and four states in the U.S. (Florida, Tennessee, Washington, and New York), Audubon International reports.
Based on the environmental framework provided by Audubon International, Classic Program members design and then implement a Classic Program Management Plan for the property by addressing the following issues: Wildlife Conservation and Habitat Enhancement, Water Quality Monitoring and Management, Integrated Pest Management, Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency, and Waste Management. The designation of Certified Classic Sanctuary is contingent upon the quality and completeness of the National Resource Management Plan and its implementation, keeping in mind that the property is an already-disturbed land area, Audubon International says.
When completed, the Bluejack National club and community will be home to 386 private residents and offer 550 memberships. Amenities will include dining, a wellness center, corporate entertainment options and family recreational activities to take full advantage 35 acres of fishing lakes and approximately seven miles of hiking, biking and running trails.
In other news from Audubon International, the Troy, N.Y.-based organization announced that Henry DeLozier, a principal with Global Golf Advisors, has been named to its Board of Directors.
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